Congress has dedicated the third week of October as National Save for Retirement Week. Clearly, the government feels the need to urge people to do a better job of preparing for retirement. Are you doing all you can? Many of your peers aren’t – or at least they think they aren’t. In a recent survey […]
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Lost memories lead to loss of past self
Recently, I needed to know how to spell the name of the principal of my old elementary school, which, of course, necessitated a half-hour internet spiral of research and more than a couple of random tangents. The end results were the name I had been looking for and the discovery that the school is, at […]
Coffee and community with local cops
Kennebunk Deputy Chief Michael Nugent talks to constituents at Perfecto’s coffee shop Friday morning in honor of National Coffee with a Cop Day, an event that gives community members an opportunity to meet their local police officers in a casual setting.
Veterans Day race planned for Nov.
WELLS — The third annual Veterans Day 5K Road Race, sponsored by the Wells Chamber of Commerce, will occur on Nov. 12 at Wells Elks Lodge, 356 Bald Hill Road. Proceeds to benefit a local veterans charity. For more information call 646-2451 or visit www.wellschamber.org.
The Town of Wells wants you
WELLS — Volunteers are needed in the Town of Wells for a variety of committees and departments. Those interested in doing their part to help the town should call the volunteer force coordinator at 361-8130. Volunteers needed in the following areas: • Budget Review Committee is seeking one regular and two alternate members for review […]
Ogunquit Playhouse auditioning for ‘Chip’ in “Beauty and the Beast”
OGUNQUIT — The Ogunquit Playhouse is holding auditions for the upcoming production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to be presented at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Auditions will take place on Oct. 23 from 3-5 p.m. at the Colony Rehearsal Space at The Ogunquit Playhouse. To schedule an appointment, contact Associate Producer […]
November events at Wells, Ogunquit Historical Society
WELLS — On Nov. 5, the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit will present another event in their popular “Do you Remember?” series of informal community conversations that take on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. The topic will be Wells Beach Casino. All are invited to take part in these free events at the historic […]
Meet the teen twins:
Bob and Betty are about five months of age. These two little sweeties came to Another Chance Animal Rescue from another rescue that had to move along some healthy, well-adjusted kittens to make room for others that needed to come in. Both kittens are brown tigers, each is gentle, loving, playful, and so ready for […]
‘The Man Who Laughs’ to screen with live music at Leavitt
OGUNQUIT — ‘The Man Who Laughs’ (1928), a silent film thriller, will be screened with live music on Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. at the historic Leavitt Theatre, 259 Main St. in downtown Ogunquit, Maine. Admission is $10 per person. Live music will be provided by accompanist Jeff Rapsis, a New England-based performer who specializes […]
Seacoast Senior Expo takes place next Wednesday
KITTERY — Representatives from senior communities, home health companies, estate management, hearing help and many more will showcase their services and be available for questions all day at the free Seacoast Senior Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Kittery Community Center in Kittery. There will be ample parking, free admission […]